Use the table to answer the question.
Event/System
Description
First
Triumvirate
First Civil War
Second Civil
War
Alliance formed among Julius Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey for political reasons to end the deadlock between the
Populares and Optimates
War between Julius Caesar and Pompey for the dictatorship of Rome
War between Antony and Octavian for what would eventually become the Roman Empire
Which statement accurately summarizes the figures and events that led to the fall of the Roman Republic? (1 point)
The Roman Republic fell due to the second civil war and political struggles between the Populares and Optimates.
The Roman Republic fell due to the first civil war and political struggles between the Populares and plebeians.
The Roman Republic fell due to the first civil war and political struggles between the Populares and Optimates.
The Roman Republic fell due to the Second Triumvirate and the political struggles between the consuls and Optimates.